Green County Genealogical Society Research Center
The Research Center is located on the lower level of the Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave, Monroe, WI. Our main holdings are Green County. Both Rock County and Lafayette County are well represented along with several other counties, states, countries and ethnic groups. A large collection of newspaper clippings which includes births, marriages and obituaries is also available. See the Resources section for more information.
Hours: Tuesday 10:00 am - 3 pm
Other times available by appointment.
Call Bill Holland 734-735-3475
Other times available by appointment.
Call Bill Holland 734-735-3475
Membership Renewal
Renew by Dec 31 so you don't miss out on any member benefits!
Renew your membership online: Postal Newsletter Email Newsletter
Renew your membership by mail: Membership Page
Renew your membership by mail: Membership Page
Online Donations
You can now make a donation to GCGS of up to $100 online. For larger donations, please contact us for assistance.
August 1 Meeting
Jenny Appleseed "Lost Lore and Tall Tales"
Presented by Jessica Michna from First Impressions
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Meet Jenny Appleseed, the fictional sister of “Johnny Appleseed”, as she takes you on a journey through American Folklore. Relive the stories you may have heard as a child. Learn of stories and legends that perhaps you missed. These stories include both Native American and European American tales. Along the way you will meet such memorable characters as Rip Van Winkle, Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan and of course, John Chapman.
Jessica Michna, originally from Pennsylvania, developed a love of history at an early age. This love of history would eventually bring Jessica to found her company "First Impressions." |
More information on the "Upcoming Events" page
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Other Local Genealogy Events
September 23 - Genealogy 101 - Monticello Public Library - 5 pm
Presented by Ginny Gerber & Amy Hunt, Green County Genealogical Society
Presented by Ginny Gerber & Amy Hunt, Green County Genealogical Society
More information on the "Upcoming Events" page
Monthly Meetings
GCGS usually meets the first Saturday of the month at the Monroe Public Library located at 925 16th Ave, Monroe, WI in the Community Meeting Room on the upper level. A short business meeting begins at 10:00 AM followed by an interesting program and refreshments. Our meetings are open to the public and we encourage beginners to attend. Check our Upcoming Events for more information on our meetings.
If you have genealogical questions and need assistance in getting around the proverbial brick wall, we invite you to come to our meetings or stop in at our Research Center.
If you have genealogical questions and need assistance in getting around the proverbial brick wall, we invite you to come to our meetings or stop in at our Research Center.
Check out all our upcoming meetings and events on the Upcoming Events page.
Photo Gallery Fun - Check Out Our Collections
See more photos at the Photo Gallery !
Members Only Resource |
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Pedigree Charts from the Canton of Glarus, Switzerland
Member Family Trees Member Stories |
Newspaper Archives & GenealogyBank Access
Newsletter Achives Handouts from Genealogy Classes |
Members are given a password to access the "Members Only" page. The password has changed for 2026. If you have not received your password please email with "Password Needed" in subject line.